| "Express Christmas" | |
|---|---|
| Modern Family episode | |
.jpg) Phil (Ty Burrell) comes up with the idea of "Express Christmas" | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Michael Spiller |
| Written by | Cindy Chupack |
| Production code | 3ARG10 |
| Original air date | December 7, 2011 |
"Express Christmas" is the tenth episode of the third season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 58th episode overall. It was aired on December 7, 2011. The episode was written by Cindy Chupack and directed by Michael Spiller. Express Christmas is the second Christmas episode of the series.
In the episode, while the entire family is together on December 16, they suddenly realize that circumstances will prevent them from being together for Christmas Day on December 25. Phil instantly comes up with a plan: members of the family are paired up and challenged to work together on specific assignments to obtain an object or perform a task that afternoon so that a makeshift emergency ('Express') Christmas, to be held that evening, will seem just like a "Traditional Christmas." Each of the missions ends in disaster - but in their pursuits, the family is brought closer together as a result.
The episode received positive reviews.